TidalHealth Peninsula Regional

The covered entity (CE), Tidal Health Peninsula Regional, reported that its business associate (BA) was the victim of a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 4,070 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, and prescription information. The CE and BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. Complimentary credit monitoring services were provided to affected individuals. In response to the breach, the CE provided the BA with training on HIPAA requirement to protect and secure ePHI.